Weather in Atlanta in May
In an average May, Atlanta sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
50°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
74°F
2000-05-25
Lowest
39°F
2004-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
1996-05-24
Lowest
33°F
2004-05-04
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
2007-05-07
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2008-05-11
Lowest
3 mph
2024-05-01
Gust
Highest
51 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
10 mph
1995-05-21
Precip
Wettest
7.40 in
2025
Driest
0.77 in
2011
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